This past week I have been crazy busy! Last Thursday I finished Chemo #4! I am now half way through chemotherapy! In my last post, I talked about how my friend Jen wouldn't be able to visit, well she came and we had a wonderful visit! For once, plans changed for the better. Jen arrived the day of my 4th Chemo so it was nice to celebrate the halfway mark with one of my best friends. We didn't do much but just being able to spend time and chat with each other means so much. This week, I also traveled to Kingston to see my brother while he was at camp. While I was there I reconnected with so many old camp friends. It was such a pleasure seeing everyone and is something that I wouldn't have been able to do if I wasn't here in Ontario this summer. I hope to see more people throughout the year for visits! Just after experiencing Chemo #4, I noticed that my hair was starting to shed more and more. Most people wouldn't notice my hair loss but myself and my family could start to notice especially when they would come across my hair all over the house. I found my pony tail becoming thinner and my bun of hair was so tiny. I also noticed that my scalp was becoming sore, especially at night and when it was in a bun. So this week I decided to chop some locks off, and rock a bob. I really love having short hair even though I look 12 now. But on the bright side, I can now receive child discounts! My hair is still shedding but its so much easier to control now that its shorter. I have a feeling a big "shave" is coming soon but in the mean time ill enjoy my bob! After Chemo #4, I've noticed my ability to keep up with others is declining. I get tired more often and my muscles are becoming more sore. My 5th day after chemo is still my worst day but the ability to come out of my worst day is decreasing. I've been battling a cold the past few days and it has really taken a toll on me. I used to be able to do normal things and even out do myself and then just pay for it the next day and be over it but now the effects are lasting longer. Where my PICC line is on my arm, there is a bandage holding it in place. Unfortunately I've developed a rash from the bandage and its becoming extremely itchy. I'm hoping its just irritation and nothing serious. I really cant complain, I have had it pretty easy with side effects so far so its about damn time that something happens. Thursday is Chemo #5, and I'm hoping I can get rid of this nasty cold so i'm able to handle the chemotherapy. This past week was so much fun reconnecting with everyone. It keeps me upbeat and positive, and I can't wait for the visits from friends that are coming up in the next few weeks!
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Shelley
8/19/2017 03:52:22 pm
Aunt Honey and my daughter Amy both have allergic reaction to hospital tape
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